ophthalmologist

noun

Definition of ophthalmologistnext
as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye

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Recent Examples of ophthalmologist Sunglasses, hats recommended for sun protection AHN ophthalmologists say many people remember sunscreen but often forget eye protection. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 16 June 2026 There’s only so much an ophthalmologist can do during a pandemic, a respiratory pandemic. — Torie Bosch, STAT, 9 May 2026 For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026 After consulting her ophthalmologist, who brushed off her symptoms, Inaba met with a rheumatologist who directed her to a Sjogren’s specialist. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ophthalmologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
  1. optometrist
  2. doctor
  3. physician
  4. neurologist
  5. pediatrician
  6. gynecologist
  7. dermatologist
  8. internist
Noun
  • Among the sponsors was then-state legislator Mike Kreidler, a Democrat and optometrist who served 16 years in the Legislature and 24 as insurance commissioner.
    — Ashley Hiruko, ProPublica, 8 July 2026
  • Newton is a licensed optometrist who previously owned an eye clinic and graduated from Northeastern State University with a Doctor of Optometry degree.
    — Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice, 23 June 2026
Definition of optometrist
Noun
  • The primary care doctor helps protect the patient’s heart and bones and looks after the person’s overall health.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • There are not yet significant clinical trials for these peptides, but some doctors, patients, wellness influencers, and Kennedy have voiced support for opening up the market for these drugs.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of doctor
Noun
  • Dermatologists, cosmetic chemists and aesthetic physicians say the distinction matters, especially for anyone weighing what to spend money on.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • Because immune activity often appears there before becoming visible in blood tests, the technology could help physicians monitor autoimmune diseases, infections, vaccine responses, and even cancer treatment more quickly and comfortably.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Definition of physician
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  • In her book The Age of Diagnosis, the British neurologist Suzanne O’Sullivan describes a woman named Poppy who was given an autism diagnosis in her early 20s.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026
  • Doctors in Australia sent him home with instructions to see a neurologist as soon as possible.
    — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of neurologist
Noun
  • Our pediatrician referred us to the Early Start Program through California's Regional Center system, the state's early intervention program for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
    — Danielle Stephens, USA Today, 26 July 2026
  • Even less of that information has reached the adults best positioned to support them in a crisis, such as parents, pediatricians and community therapists.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of pediatrician
Noun
  • Using cells from the same person who would ultimately be receiving the transplant was the only way to restore fertility down the line, says Herman Tournaye, the study’s co-author and an obstetrician-gynecologist at Vrije University of Brussels.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 23 July 2026
  • Not sleeping well can exacerbate cognitive effects and potentially reduce multitasking ability, pointed out Alyssa Dweck, MD, FACOG, a gynecologist and chief medical officer of Bonafide Health.
    — Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 24 June 2026
Definition of gynecologist
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  • How to stop sweating so much Start with your primary care physician, who can refer you to a dermatologist.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 27 July 2026
  • Polynucleotides — sold under the shorthand PDRN — are now among the fastest-growing aesthetic treatments of the past five years, backed by decades of medical research and a wave of dermatologist endorsements.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of dermatologist
Noun
  • Cara developed new symptoms over the course of the summer, including unexplained vomiting, and so her parents took her to see an internist in August.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
  • Vanessa Grubbs, a nephrologist and internist and founder of the nonprofit Black Doc Village, writes in a First Opinion column that the problem may lie with residency programs.
    — Allison DeAngelis, STAT, 1 June 2026
Definition of internist

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